Central Italy - Umbria - GuildSomm Flashcards
Two DOCGs of Umbria
Sagrantino di Montefalco
Torgiano Rosso Riserva
Where can Orvieto be found?
Orvieto is a white wine DOC in Umbria, made of Grechetto and blended Trebbiano Toscana. Typically dry with sweet and botrytis wines also.
Cepage and aging for Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG
100% Sagrantino
Aged min 30 months (12 in wood for dry wines).
secco (dry) and passito both allowed.
Cepage and elevage of Torgiano Rosso Riserva
70-100% Sangiovese, min 3 years aging (6 mos bottle).
Red wines produced in Orvieto territory
Lago di Corbara DOC
Soils of Orvieto
tuffeau
Influences on Climate in Umbria
Lies in shadow of Apennines, climate is moderated by maritime winds funneling in from Tyrrhenian Sea. Landlocked.